Identifying Silent Workplace Harassment: Legal Expert Reveals 5 Key Signs and How to Seek Justice

Workplace harassment remains a pervasive issue, often manifesting in subtle yet damaging ways. A recent video by legal expert Miguel Ángel Mejías sheds light on five less obvious signs of 'silent' workplace harassment and offers crucial advice for victims in Spain. According to Mejías, indicators of silent harassment include being assigned tasks unrelated to one's role, such as fetching coffee or washing the boss's car, or facing an overwhelming workload with constant pressure to do more than required. Other signs involve enduring personal comments, criticisms, or jokes about one's private life, being intentionally ignored or not addressed by superiors, and experiencing unjustified denial of work-life balance for family care or health issues. Mejías emphasizes the importance of evidence collection for those seeking compensation. He advises individuals to record conversations, either in audio or video format, noting that it is entirely legal in Spain to record a conversation in which you are a participant. This legal insight provides a practical pathway for victims to build a case and seek justice against workplace harassment.